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YX12 SOA

2012 Peugeot 508

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,772 mi
Last recorded170,772 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 SOA
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 170,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 161,489 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 161,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 147,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 129,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 124,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,533 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,004 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,485 miles

Drivers display showing engine warning message

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 109,485 miles

Drivers display showing engine warning message

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,262 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 96,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,078 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking on both rear tyres

slight oil leak

How Reliable is the Peugeot 508?

Based on 238,483 MOT tests across 24,271 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
24,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,335
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,050
Registration plate lamp not working 1,126
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YX12 SOA is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 508 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 89,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 508 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX12 SOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 508 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 508 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX12 SOA registered?

YX12 SOA is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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